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Find a resource to use in the classroom or on a visit to the palaces

Find a resource to use in the classroom or on a visit to the palaces

Updated 25 March. In line with Public Health England guidance, we have taken the decision to close all six of our palaces and gardens until 31st May. We will be reviewing this and will keep you updated. Please read our statement for further information. Read our statement

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We found 15 resources...

Medieval knights and ladies in the fashions of 1299, talking in the Medieval Palace.

Understanding the Tower: Teacher Presentation

Introduce the main features of the medieval fortress and royal residence.

Key Stage

KS1 (age 5-7)KS2 (age 7-11)Home Educators

Subject

History

Topic

Medieval
Portrait of Queen Victoria. She wears the ribbon and star of the Garter and the Crown of India.

Queen Victoria: Family Tree

Charts Queen Victoria's claim to the English throne.

Key Stage

KS1 (age 5-7)Home EducatorsInternational

Subject

History

Topic

Victorians
Lion's head cornice on the exterior of the King's Gallery, constructed in 1695

Kensington Palace: Chronology

Find out what happened when at Kensington Palace.

Key Stage

KS1 (age 5-7)KS2 (age 7-11)Home EducatorsInternational

Subject

History

Topic

StuartsGeorgiansVictorians
Geometric pattern on the blue ceiling of the Chapel Royal, covered in gold stars.

A Royal Tudor Christening: Lesson Ideas

Imagine how a royal Tudor christening was celebrated.

Key Stage

KS1 (age 5-7)

Subject

History

Topic

Tudors
Aerial view of the Tower of London with its inner and outer walls, London Bridge and the River Thames.

Tower of London: SEND Visual Story

Contains a visual story, document and Widgit symbol sheet.

Key Stage

SENDKS1 (age 5-7)KS2 (age 7-11)

Subject

History

Topic

NormansCastles
Illustrated interpretation of the Tower by Ivan Lapper aerial view showing construction of the White Tower c.1080

The Story of the Tower: Teacher Presentation

Introduce students to the Tower of London, its purpose and uses over time.

Key Stage

KS1 (age 5-7)KS2 (age 7-11)Home Educators

Subject

History

Topic

Medieval
A Tower raven and a Yeoman Warder, the Deputy Ravenmaster

Tower of London: Did You Know? Presentation

Legends and stories about the Tower of London.

Key Stage

KS1 (age 5-7)KS2 (age 7-11)

Subject

History

Topic

Medieval
The Queen's Dining Room with dining table in the foreground. Artistically folded linens were shaped into heraldic beasts, vegetables and animals which sit on the table.

Georgian Rooms: SEND Visual Story

Contains a visual story, document and Widgit symbol sheet.

Key Stage

SENDKS1 (age 5-7)KS2 (age 7-11)

Subject

HistoryArt & Design

Topic

Georgians
Reconstruction of the king's bedchamber in the medieval palace as it might have appeared during the reign of King Edward I.

Tower of London Symbols: Presentation

Decode symbols and badges to build up an understanding of the Tower’s history.

Key Stage

KS1 (age 5-7)KS2 (age 7-11)

Subject

History

Topic

MedievalCastles
Bright sunny photo of the front of the brick built Kensington Palace and gardens.

Kensington Palace: SEND Visual Story

Contains a visual story, document and Widgit symbol sheet.

Key Stage

SENDKS1 (age 5-7)KS2 (age 7-11)

Subject

HistoryHistory of Art

Topic

Victorians
This fashion plate detail from 1838 shows Queen Victoria (1837-1901) in her Robes of State.

Kensington Palace: Key Characters

Find out who's who in history at Kensington Palace.

Key Stage

KS1 (age 5-7)KS2 (age 7-11)Home EducatorsInternational

Subject

History

Topic

GeorgiansVictorians

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens: SEND Visual Story

A visual story guide to support a visit to Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.

Key Stage

SENDKS1 (age 5-7)KS2 (age 7-11)KS3 (age 11-14)KS4 (age 15-16)KS5 (age 16+)

Subject

HistoryEnglish